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What's the Diagnosis? December 2021
A previously healthy, 12-month-old female presents with a rash. Parents first noticed red papules and vesicles on her trunk two days ago which have now spread in a clustered pattern to her face, back and...
Pediatric Bioethics June 2022
On March 29, 2019, Children’s Mercy hosted a remarkable series of lectures and presentations about immigrants, refugees and caring for children at the U.S.-Mexico border. The first presentation was at...
The Link - February 2024
Our February issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - February 2024 Caring About Creatinine: Acute Kidney Injury Follow-Up in the...
Clark County
Center for Independent Living Prairie Independent Living Resource Center (620) 371-7690 Developmental Disability Organization Arrowhead West, Inc. (620) 227-8803 Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Chautauqua County
Center for Independent Living Southeast Kansas Independent Living (620) 725-3990 Developmental Disability Organization New Beginnings Enterprises, Inc. (620) 325-3333 Department of Children and Families...
Crawford County (KS)
Center for Independent Living Southeast Kansas Independent Living (620) 231-6780 Developmental Disability Organization CLASS, Ltd. (620) 429-1212 Department of Children and Families (DCF) DCF Office...
Celebrity Visits and Support
As Children's Mercy Kansas City continues to celebrate the tremendous success of the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend, it’s fun to remember another baseball game benefit almost 100 years ago. Photo collage...
The Value of Kindness
Giving back and acts of kindness have been a part of the fabric of Children’s Mercy since our very beginning, starting with the spirit of our Founding Berry Sisters. Another example is lifelong Children’s...
Beat the heat! How to bring your summer fun indoors
We know it’s a parent’s dream to spend as much time outside with the kiddos as possible. Summer is all about enjoying the outdoors from sunup until sundown. However, there are certain barriers that can...
Adult Congenital Heart Program
Resources ACHD logo Thanks to advances in medical and surgical care, children born with congenital heart defects are now surviving long into adulthood. The future is promising for people with...
November
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Community Programs with Children's Mercy
Being a leader in children’s health means doing our part to make sure the Kansas City region is a healthy place to grow up. Children’s Mercy engages in meaningful programs, opportunities and partnerships...
Corneal Cross Linking: Noah's Story
Noah DeFerraris is a 17-year-old high school senior who’s taking a heavy load of college prep courses, like AP calculus and biomedical innovations, courses where being able to see the classroom board is...
Stevens County
Center for Independent Living LINK, Inc. (785) 625-6942 Developmental Disability Organization Southwest Developmental Services, Inc. (620) 275-7521 Department of Children and Families DCF Office Location...
Bioethics: When Our Patients End Up Elsewhere
This article addresses how clinicians can stay connected to patients when they are hospitalized at another institution due to lack of space or other reasons.
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, or CAH, refers to a group of inherited disorders of the adrenal glands, which are located above the kidneys. The adrenal glands produce 3 hormones: (1) Cortisol, which is a...
Parent Resources About School Tragedies
In response to the recent school shooting in our community, the Developmental & Behavioral Medicine team at Children’s Mercy have compiled some resources to help families.
Bioethics: Addressing the Burdens That Newborn Screening Imposes on Underserved Communities
Newborn screening (NBS) began in the 1960s with testing for phenylketonuria (PKU), which, when identified and treated early, significantly reduces morbidity. While NBS is rightly viewed as a public health...
What's the Diagnosis: Injured Finger
A previously healthy 3-year-old male presents to Children Mercy’s Emergency Department (ED) due to finger injury. Parents state that patient’s right third fingertip was accidentally shut in a car door...
Edwards County
Center for Independent Living Prairie Independent Living Resource Center (620) 371-7689 Developmental Disability Organization Arrowhead West, Inc. (620) 227-8803 Department of Children and Families (DCF)